Global Scans · Design · Weekly Summary

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WHAT'S NEXT?: Design thinking will increasingly play a key role in improving systems and customer experiences. Companies will re-learn their approach to innovation and embrace human-centred design principles. Designers will begin to apply knowledge of human interaction, specifically in the area of how we earn trust and respect, to AI systems.

• [New] Government is committed to deploying 27-29 GW of onshore wind by 2030 in GB, building on the over 1 6GW of onshore wind of current UK capacity. Addleshaw Goddard
• [New] As the foundational tools of chip design, the resumed supply of EDA software will directly impact the R&D progress of Chinese semiconductor companies while reflecting new dynamics in U.S.-China tech competition. Shenzhen SlkorMicro Semicon Co., Ltd.
• [New] Building a Digital Silk Road fosters the adoption of cutting-edge technologies such as 5G, big data, and artificial intelligence among participating countries, and enhances opportunities for Global South nations to engage in global technological development. ArokaGO
• [New] Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the University of Virginia have developed a new model architecture that could lead to more robust AI systems with more powerful reasoning capabilities. VentureBeat
• [New] Compared to West Coast cities that have built thousands of ADUs, the cost of building an ADU is not really worth the returns in Minneapolis, because it will not earn much revenue. streets.mn
• [New] New York and New Jersey are leaders in building a domestic supply chain and the workforce the offshore wind industry will need. Nyserda
• [New] Expectations are building for another OPEC + supply hike, which could weigh on sentiment, especially amid concerns of a potential supply glut later this year. MUFG Research
• [New] Hong Kong's government plans include a $2 billion subsidy package for installing charging points in existing private residential buildings and at parking spaces for new government buildings, while Singapore aims for 60,000 charging points by 2030. Oliver Wyman Forum
• [New] The Global Green Industrialization Pact will prioritize key building blocks required to accelerate the green industrial transformation, namely finance and investment, technology innovation, resilient supply chains, and a people centered transition. Indico.UN (Indico)
• [New] As China has become one of the global leaders in communication technology innovation, its experience in the digital economy and building e-government could provide an important reference for many countries, including Tajikistan. https://vir.com.vn/
• [New] The 17th BRICS Summit 2025, announced India's upcoming BRICS presidency for the year 2026, outlining a transformative and a new interpretation of BRICS - Building, Resilience and Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability. vajiramandravi
• [New] For the residential building stock, each EU country will adopt its own national trajectory to reduce the average primary energy use of residential buildings by 16% by 2030 and 20-22% by 2035, allowing for sufficient flexibility to take into account national circumstances. Energy
• [New] Improving the energy performance of existing buildings is key to saving energy, reducing bills for citizens and enterprises, and achieving a zero-emission and fully decarbonised building stock by 2050. Energy
• [New] The Victorian Government has announced a suite of regulations which will continue the work of significantly reducing the use of fossil gas statewide for rentals, newly built privately owned homes and newly built commercial buildings including schools and hospitals. Friends of the Earth Melbourne
• [New] By assessing community food markets in Glasgow, another project will determine the impact of community food markets in food deserts, incorporating art and food literacy to promote healthier eating. CNS Media.
• [New] The fresh funds will go toward building Tulum's first pilot plant at a steel facility in Mexico and establishing an R&D hub in Milan to drive further developments. Tech Startups - Startups and Technology news
• [New] While countries might build strong abilities to develop domestically, their ability to withstand crises often depends on global supply chains, multilateral institutions, and strategic alliances. Atlantic Council
• [New] The Seabird Island Band in British Columbia will receive $5.6 million to improve the energy efficiency of two schools and an administration building. CNW Group
• [New] ZAMBIAN RECENT HIGHLIGHTS - The Lumwana Mine is building a Super Pit to increase copper production to 240 ktpa from 2028. SlideShare
• [New] Millions of workers across the United Kingdom are poised to benefit from a sweeping new infrastructure programme designed to cut travel times, unlock job opportunities, and boost regional growth. The Workers Union
• [New] Dassault Systemes has acquired the Ascon Qube technology from Ascon Systems Holding GmbH, giving it SaaS-ready technology that leverages AI to plan, build and control production through a model-based software platform. DEVELOP3D

Last updated: 14 July 2025